Yosef vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yosef

Boy #612 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, He shall increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Arabic Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#612
Total SSA Count
466
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Samir

Boy #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#591
Total SSA Count
484
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Yosef Rank #612
Samir Rank #591

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 vs #612 for Yosef.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yosef or Samir more popular?

Samir is more popular, ranked #591 compared to Yosef at #612 in the United States.

What do Yosef and Samir mean?

Yosef means "God will add, He shall increase" (Hebrew origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Yosef and Samir boy or girl names?

Yosef is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.

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